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. 2024 Jan 30;15(3):788–808. doi: 10.1039/d3md00677h

Overview table of indole-containing drugs.

Generic name Group Clinic trial Outcome
Dihydroergotamine FDA approved Phase 1/2/3 completed Acute treatment of migraine with or without aura
Tegaserod FDA approved Phase 1/2/3 completed Treating irritable bowel syndrome with constipation
Ondansetron FDA approved Phase 1/2/3 completed Preventing nausea and vomiting during chemotherapy
Dolasetron FDA approved Phase 1/2/3 completed Preventing nausea and vomiting during chemotherapy
Tropisetron FDA approved Phase 1/2/3 completed Preventing nausea and vomiting induced by cytotoxic therapy and postoperative
Vilazodone FDA approved Phase 1/2/3 completed Treatment of major depressive disorder
Triptans FDA approved Phase 1/2/3 completed Treatment of migraine headache
Alosetron FDA approved Phase 1/2/3 completed Treatment of diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in women
Methysergide FDA approved No available data Treatment of vascular headache
Dihydroergocornine FDA approved No available data Treatment of symptoms of an idiopathic decline in mental capacity unrelated to a potentially reversible condition and age-related cognitive impairment
Indomethacin FDA approved Phase ½/3 completed Managing moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis
Acemetacin UK approved Phase ½/3 completed Managing moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis
Etodolac FDA approved Phase ½/3 completed Management of symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, as well as pain
Carprofen FDA approved No available data Treating joint pain and post-surgical pain
Cabergoline FDA approved Phase 1/2/3 completed Treating hyperprolactinemic disorders
Lisuride FDA approved Phase 1/2/3 completed Anti-Parkinson's drug
Bromocriptine FDA approved Phase 1/2/3 completed Treating galactorrhea due to hyperprolactinemia and other prolactin-related conditions and early Parkinsonian syndrome
Methylergometrine FDA approved Phase 1/2/3 completed Preventing and controling uterine atony and hemorrhage
Sertindole FDA approved Phase 1/2/3 completed Treating schizophrenia
Pindolol FDA approved Phase 1/2/3 completed Treating hypertension, edema, ventricular tachycardias, and atrial fibrillation
Carvedilol FDA approved Phase 1/2/3 completed Treating mild to severe heart failure and left ventricular dysfunction after myocardial infarction
Nicergoline FDA approved Phase 1/2/3 completed Treating symptoms associated with cerebrovascular abnormalities
Dihydroergocristine FDA approved No available data Delaying progressive mental decline in conditions like Alzheimer's disease
Ergometrine FDA approved Phase 1/2/3 completed Treating postpartum hemorrhage and post abortion hemorrhage in patients with uterine atony
Yohimbine FDA approved Phase 1/2/3 completed Treating impotence
Vinblastine FDA approved Phase 1/2/3 completed Treating breast cancer, testicular cancer, lymphomas, neuroblastoma, Hodgkin's and non-Hodgkin's lymphomas, mycosis fungoides, histiocytosis, and Kaposi's sarcoma
Vinorelbine FDA approved Phase 1/2/3 completed Treating metastatic non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSLC)
Vindesine FDA approved Phase 1/2/3 completed Treating mainly acute lymphocytic leukemia
Vinflunine FDA approved Phase 1/2/3 completed Treating transitional cell carcinoma of the urothelial tract
Tadalafil FDA approved Phase 1/2/3 completed Treating erectile dysfunction, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and pulmonary arterial hypertension
Melatonin FDA approved Phase 1/2/3 completed Treating jet lag, insomnia, shift-work disorder, circadian rhythm disorders in the blind and benzodiazepine and nicotine withdrawal
Alectinib FDA approved Phase 1/2/3 completed Treating anaplastic lymphoma kinase positive metastatic non-small cell lung cancer
Tezacaftor FDA approved Phase 1/2/3 completed Treating homozygous or heterozygous F508del mutation cystic fibrosis
Panobinostat FDA approved Phase 1/2/3 completed Treating multiple myeloma
Bazedoxifene FDA approved Phase 1/2/3 completed Treating moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms in menopause and osteoporosis
Osimertinib FDA approved Phase 1/2 completed Treating certain types of non-small cell lung carcinoma
Phase 3: active
Rucaparib FDA approved Phase 1/2 completed Treating recurrent ovarian and prostate cancers in previously treated adults
Phase 3: active
Arbidol NMPA approved Phase 1/2/3 completed Treatment and prophylaxis of influenza and other respiratory viruses
Fluvastatin FDA approved Phase 1/2/3 completed Lowering lipid levels and reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease
Delavirdine FDA approved Phase 1/2/3 completed Treating HIV infection
Midostaurin FDA approved Phase 1/2 completed Treating high-risk acute myeloid leukemia with specific mutations, aggressive systemic mastocytosis, systemic mastocytosis with associated hematologic neoplasm, or mast cell leukemia
Phase 3: active
Zafirlukast FDA approved Phase 1 completed Prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma
Phase 2/3: active
Reserpine FDA approved Phase 1/2/3 completed Treating hypertension
Metergoline FDA approved No available data Treating seasonal affective disorder, prolactin hormone regulation
Lurbinectedin FDA approved Phase 1/2/3 completed Treating metastatic small-cell lung cancer